Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, stated that the Nigeria–East-Southern Africa Air Cargo route will enhance air connectivity and unlock Africa's trade potential. This initiative aims to improve trade across the continent by facilitating better logistics and transportation options.

In Uganda, small operators are transforming food scraps and market waste into a burgeoning agribusiness through black soldier fly farming. In the Kasese district, Ugavoil processes approximately 40 metric tonnes of municipal waste daily, extracting around 10 tonnes of organic material, which is further supplemented by avocado-processing waste from a local factory. This innovative approach is gaining traction, although it remains relatively unknown to many Ugandans.

Uganda is spearheading the CONNECT-VAS project, which aims to enhance vaccine research and manufacturing across four African countries. The initiative seeks to build stronger vaccine systems and reduce reliance on imports. This was discussed during an inception meeting held in Kampala on June 11, attended by scientists, policymakers, regulators, and development partners.

During a high-level forum on tree-powered bioeconomies in Nairobi, African leaders and experts advocated for the development of tree-based industries as a new avenue for economic growth. The event was organized by the Landscape Alliance, previously known as CIFOR-ICRAF.

Aviation stakeholders in Nigeria have expressed worries regarding the growing number of state-owned airlines, cautioning that many of these ventures could face economic unsustainability due to escalating operational costs and inadequate aviation infrastructure. The concerns highlight the challenges facing the aviation sector in the country.

According to the IMF's latest Regional Economic Outlook, Uganda is projected to be one of the fastest-growing economies globally over the next two years, despite a challenging environment for sub-Saharan Africa due to external shocks. The report highlights that while the region faces higher energy costs and tighter financial conditions, Uganda's growth is expected to accelerate significantly, driven by its oil sector.